How far is Phil Campbell, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Phil Campbell, AL to Auburn, AL is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (283 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.65 mi
03h 33m
Flight
175.84 mi
282.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.84 mi
Kilometers
282.98 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.65 mi
Kilometers
329.36 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM CDT
Return by in Phil Campbell
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phil Campbell
2026-04-19T05:18
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phil Campbell
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cahaba Heights
AL

Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States

From Phil Campbell
102.2 mi
01h 46m
To Auburn
102.5 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Phil Campbell and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Phil Campbell and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on McClung Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · McClung Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    22.6 mi · 34 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2350 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2657 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2557 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Phil Campbell and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
102 mi · 50%
Broad Street
79.3 mi · 39%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 2%
I 65 South
3.96 mi · 2%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.52 mi · 1%
I 20 East
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 280 East

Take the exit straight

84.1 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
175.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cahaba Heights
01h 46m from Phil Campbell
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Phil Campbell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Phil Campbell to Auburn?

The road trip is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cahaba Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Phil Campbell and 102.5 miles from Auburn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 175.8 miles (283 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Phil Campbell and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Cahaba Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cahaba Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cahaba Heights.

RAIL

Birmingham

9 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

70 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

83 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

86 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phil Campbell and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 175.84 mi (282.98 km).

Phil Campbell

#1 Phil Campbell

Town in Alabama, United States also known as Burchamsville

Population1,072
Coordinates34.3509300, -87.7064200
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: McClung Avenue (-87.706415, 34.351088)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.34 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.68
14.44 gal · 54.68 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.34 $54.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.75 $61.50
Premium $4.63 $33.39 $66.79
Diesel $5.42 $39.10 $78.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Phil Campbell and Auburn. The current time is 05:18:56.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.